Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining, and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. More than a dozen themed gardens include a Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Asian Valley and Cherry Tree Walk.
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21
Oct
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21
Oct
Oct 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Oct 21, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Wellness in Bloom: The Healing Garden Tour
Enjoy a mindful Garden tour exploring how nature supports focus, calm, and emotional well‑being through simple practices that boost mood and encourage balance.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
18
Sep
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19
Sep
Sep 18, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - Sep 19, 2026 @ 03:00 PM
Lewis Ginter Fall Plant Sale
One of Central Virginia’s most-anticipated plant sales featureing diverse vendors, expert guidance, and shopping for gardeners seeking quality plants.
(Free)
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
09
Sep
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09
Sep
Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Paths Around the Glass: A Tour of Resilient Beauty
Enjoy a guided outdoor tour of the new expansion paths showcasing resilient native plantings, wildlife supporting design, and diverse garden areas.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
22
Sep
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06
Oct
Sep 22, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Oct 6, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Seasonal Splendor Tour
Seasonal Splendor highlights the Garden’s shifting beauty across spring, summer, fall, and winter in a monthly tour celebrating color, texture, and change.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
03
Sep
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03
Sep
Sep 3, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Sep 3, 2026 @ 07:00 PM
Dream Creatures of Mexico: A Walking Tour of Alebrijes
Enjoy an immersive Garden walking tour featuring vibrant, whimsical Mexican folk art creatures brought to life through massive outdoor installations.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
02
Sep
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02
Sep
Sep 2, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Sep 2, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Baby Bugs Stay and Play
A nature‑based play program for babies and toddlers featuring early literacy toys, social time, and outdoor fun at the Garden. Repeats Wednesdays through October 28.
(Free)
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
13
Jun
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27
Sep
Jun 13, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - Sep 27, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
Alebrijes: Creature of a Dream World
Vibrant and whimsical Mexican folk‑art creatures arrive at the Garden for their first East Coast botanical debut, celebrating color, imagination, and symbolism.
(Free)
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
27
May
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29
Sep
May 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - Sep 29, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
“No Reliable Data Available” Exhibit
Tim Harper’s multimedia art blends daily digital drawings, collage, and found objects to explore the imaginative space between science, data, and storytelling.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
at 1800 Lakeside Avenue
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